It is tax levy season for school districts around the area.

The current tax levy for the Clinton school district is in a state of some uncertainty right now. Dr. Jeff Holmes, Superintendent of Clinton Schools explains that is because right now the district will soon be entering into negotiations with the Clinton Power Station regarding their property value, which will have an effect on their tax levy.

[audio:clintonlevy1.mp3]Word from Holmes[/audio]

Right now, the levy is based on an assessed value of $260-million dollars of the Power Plant. Dr. Holmes says that amount could change depending on how the negotiations and assessed values meet when they begin dealing with the Power Plant.

[audio:clintonlevy2.mp3]Word from Holmes[/audio]

The district will be required to hold a truth and taxation hearing this year. Dr. Holmes stresses that is because of the increase in the value of property, not because there will be an increase in the tax rate.

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The truth and taxation hearing for the public is December 20th at 6:15, which will be prior to their regular monthly meeting.